"Embed my name deep into your soul because you can't escape me." ,
He kissed my cheeks and left.
His mere presence served as a storm in my heart, an unavoidable doom.
As I fell on the ground and curdled like a ball in my mum's lap, feeling utterly defeated before the person who can stumble my home of gaiety in a matter of heartbeats.
‘Why did this happen to me....”’
After he left I began to cry in my mother's lap. hiding my face.
“What is happening, Mum?” I cried, letting out my misery in the form of tears, showing the devastation chasing me with full speed.
"Why...why is this happening to me?"I asked in a low voice.
I just don't know what to do. My dreams and my hope everything was crushed to pieces in an instant.
“One moment, and everything in my life changed on the snap of his finger. Who is he? How could he do this?” I asked desperately, mind going blank by fathoming what could happen.
He is terrifying, doing this to me, leaving me with no choice but to marry a person I don't even know.
“How could he do this? And- And why? What do I have?” I asked, pulling my hairs in desperation, losing my patience by the pain.
It gives me chills to think what he could do if I refuse.
“Oh, Lord, please help us.” Mom was also crying due to the affliction that just occurred, not knowing how to comfort me.
"Don't cry, Love, everything will be alright..."
My mother tried to calm me but instead it hit me like an arrow. Her tears cannot console me. In fact, nothing can.
"Alright? How? He was going to kill you and I couldn't do a single damn thing other than saying 'Yes'.” I snapped, I have never felt this powerless.
What am I? I couldn't even do a single thing to help us! I am not his toy!" I said exasperatedly, slamming my hand on the ground.
"But..we both are alive...." he tried to reason.
"Yeah..with me being forced to marry the man whom I know nothing but his name...." I chuckled dryly, wiping the tears of misery on my cheek.
"Everything happens for a reason...." She is still trying to be positive, knowing there's nothing that could make me feel good.
"I don't think so .....This is going to be nothing but an endless nightmare for me...." I whispered, sniffling, closing my eyes.
“If Papa was here… he wouldn’t let it happen, would he?” I asked innocently, looking up at her with my teary eyes.
“He would never let anything hurt me.” My voice broke.
“But he wouldn’t want you to lose hope either. You are our strong girl, you can’t lose.” She said sternly, trying to encourage me.
But, I have seen the extent of my powers. I cannot regain them anymore. I have seen how defeated I was that I couldn’t fight him.
“It’s going to be alright…”
My mom was running her hands through my hair as I began to cry again. The heartbreak inside me is getting the best of me, I cannot hold it inside me.
"I am pathetic..." I sobbed.
"No, you are not. If you weren't there, I might have died..."
“But- But…”
Silence broke out between us.... None of us had words to pursue the comfort we lost.
We both know there's nothing left but shattered glasses of misery. In the silence which crushed me miserably, I couldn't bear the anguish inside me anymore.
"I am being forced into a loveless marriage..." I said in a broken voice.
“No, I won’t let it.” Mother said sternly, wiping her tears.
“You cannot stop him.” I whispered, realizing his overwhelming power. He could easily crush middle-class people like us.
“I am getting married and nothing could change this fact anymore.” I enunciated, aware of the future, he wouldn’t let it slide.
He will make me his bride with or without my consent.
"What?! V is getting married." I
heard my nickname being called and turned to look at my younger boyish version; Kenneth, my brother, staggered upon hearing the news we received from a disaster an hour ago.
"Yes"
"No"
I looked at her mother who said no. I gulped knowing Mother is willing to cross every limit to make me safe.
“Is she or not?” Kenneth asked again, tilting his head in confusion.
But I am far too terrified to do anything which can bring harm upon my family. I don't want anything to happen to my mother or brother.
"No. Your sister is not going to get married." Mother said sternly, shaking her head to put up a strong front..
"Mother...no..." I spoke in a barely audible tone. I didn't have much strength left in me as today's events are carved into her mind as a constant source of agony. His words are echoing in my mind, stirring it drastically,
"You will marry me. Or else say Goodbye to your mom and your beloved brother. You will become my wife one way or another."
I shut my eyes when I sensed his proximity. For someone who never had much intimacy with the opposite gender, his voice and dominance was leaving goosebumps on my skin.
"No...Mom..please...he is willing to cross every limit just to get me..." I tried to make Mother understand.
"Who? What are you guys talking about? Is V getting married or not? "Kenneth Interrupted.
“Does she have a lover? Did you guys fight? Why is she crying? Don’t you want her to marry?” His series of questions came.
He began to think I like someone and Mum is against our marriage.
“Kenneth, say something to Mama. She is not listening.” I said weakly, wiping the tears in the corner.
“Mama, why are you saying this? What if V wants to get married?”He frowned, coming closer, hugging me.
He hadn’t seen my tears and they broke his heart.
“She is not getting married, Kenneth. It’s not what you think so calm down.” Mother sighed, shaking her head.
“But-” We both said at the same time but to no avail.
"No one is getting married, Son. Let's go, I will serve dinner." Mother said with her usual smile as she stood up and left.
After she left I also stood up and gave Kenneth shoulders a gentle squeeze,"I am getting married." I said in a feeble voice, knowing there's no escape. A person who can break into my home, he can do anything."But, Mum said..." He trailed off."Don't mind her. Nothing could change the fact that I am getting married." I passed him a faint smile, trying to hide my pain."Do you love him?" He asked innocently. My heart was torn to pieces when I heard it, bearing the crumbled dreams inside me.“Mhm.” I nodded and stood up and left without saying another word. I didn’t want to talk to anyone at the moment, my heart was crushed with my dreams. Marrying was not among my list at the moment.I had responsibilities. Dreams I wanted to fulfill but he intended to steal it all from me.I was amazed at Mother about how she can smile even after the havoc had just happened. I couldn't be able to speak in front of Kenneth and she kept herself together.I excused myself and went to my room to think ab
"Um.. Violet.. She is sleeping. Should I wake her up?" Mum said nervously, trying to change the context of the awkward topic."Oh no, Ma'am. Let her sleep. Besides I am here to meet you." he said politely, smiling sincerely as I noticed some flowers in the corner too.“Where were these manners when we met for the first time? Or when he tried to kill my Mother?” I growled with a clenched jaw, cursing at him under my breath.Shaking my head, getting myself some water and drinking it while listening to their words."What brings you here?" Mum asked kindly. I took a sip of water, drinking it calmly while listening to their conversation."I am here to decide the date of marriage." Mentally prepared for anything except this. I choked on the water when I heard it with raging heartbeats.Is he out of his mind?“Shit.” I began to cough, the jug of water was empty and they must have heard the sound by now. No use in hiding anymore.I came out of the room to get some water, hoping to not get a
Raymond POV:-After giving the beautiful news to Violet, to which she ran away upon hearing. I wanted to snicker badly, to laugh at her vulnerability but I barely held it in.How she ran away after realizing her life is bound with me eternally, that she cannot escape me. It delighted me.“I apologize, did I say something wrong?” I asked politely, turning to Mrs Cadhill.“No.. Um.. She was just not mentally prepared to hear it.” She shook her head, saddened for her daughter.“I am sorry, should I apologize to her as well?” I asked gallantly, cursing myself for the fake affection.“No, No. It’s okay. Leave her be.” She hummed.I nodded and left saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Ma'am."She smiled faintly and nodded. I was about to leave but then I remembered and turned to her again, "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you one thing.""What is it?" Mrs Cadhill asked."Well... There is going to be a press conference the day after tomorrow, can Violet join it?" I asked politely.Wanting to gai
Violet POV:- ‘How dare he!? I am shy!? Like hell! Who the hell is he to make assumptions about me and spread them over the damn media?’ “Is this some sick joke?” I asked Mum who made an apologetic face. “Apparently not.” She sighed. I am so infuriated right now. I just want to punch that piece of shit who thinks he can own me like a possession but I won’t let it. “What does he think of himself? Molding me into what he wants? Who is he to say this?” I growled, losing my forbearance with this insane man. “Damn lunatic.” I will do whatever I can to show him hell, for forcing me into his life. He thinks he can twist reality as if it's clay the way he wants. Telling nothing but lies. “How dare he- Wait a minute, outside a bakery... Bakery..” I paused when my heart rate dropped in horror. “Violet..?” Mama called, worried about my perturbation. “The guy I met on your birthday… remember I told you about him… The guy I bumped into and my cake fell.” I trailed off, losing my breath out
Raymond POV:- I took Celine to meet my beloved wife at her home for today's dinner. Even though I told her mother to get her ready but still she didn't listen to her and the inappropriate comment she made about Celine truly boiled my last ounce of patience. I saw her wearing her casual shirt with a trouser. I glared at her as she stiffened seeing me but concealed it. Why does she always choose the hard way? Celine ran toward her and hugged her, completely ignoring what she remarked about her as her brother came toward me, being the only sensible person after her Mother. "Hello, Nice to Meet you, Sir." He said politely. Even her brother has more manners, unlike her. "Hey there. What's your name, young man?" I asked him, even though I know his name is Kenneth. I know everything about her, everything. "Kenneth Cadhill. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of my Sister." He said sincerely, curling his lips upwards in a smile. “And kindly please, ignore her words, her m
“What are you trying to prove by saying this? Can your words change my intentions? Can it make any difference? Then why are you wasting it, hmm?” I asked in a low husky tone, reminding her about the reality she has chosen. “You should be grateful that I, Raymond Smith, chose you.” I hissed, I took a dangerous step towards her. “I didn’t ask for this, I never wanted this.” She hissed back but this was the extent of my patent. I grabbed her arms and turned her around as my chest was pressed against her back. I snake my left hand to her waist as my other hand held her neck. “I hope we both are aware of your worth, you are surely cherished and everything will be placed before you. Only if you behave.” I leaned and inhaled her sweet intoxicating scent, feeling her quivers at the same time. “Why are you doing this? You don’t even feel anything for me, love is a distant matter.” She whispered, repugnant at my choice of words. I moved my face to her shoulder and brushed my lips over
Violet POV:- 2 days were left for marriage. I am becoming depressed. The thought of marrying someone you don't even know properly is ridiculous. His actions were horrifying, I don't think I could confront someone like him anymore, he trembles my very soul, there’s no redemption from the trap I have fallen into. ‘What do I do now? Please someone help me…’ “Dammit, Dammit, Dammit!” I wanted to cry out loud, sob my agony out, my pain, my powerlessness out but it would only be worthless. just like my struggles. ‘Why is he after me? Why me? I'm sure there are more beautiful women out there. So why me? What's so great in me? Why does he desire me? What is our comparison in the first place?’ My thoughts which are giving me great dejection were interrupted as Mum entered the room. “Violet, Love.” She called me softly. She closed the door behind her and handed over something to me. "What's that?" I asked, sitting up, my eyes were devoid with no hopes left anymore. "Your passport, Vi
Raymond POV:- I had free time so I thought about having lunch with Violet. Thankfully try once again to apologize to her and try to fix things between us and apologize. For once, just for once, I want her to smile at me. I was willing to do anything for it. While I was coming, I came to know her brother had an accident so I thought I could take them to the hospital but when I came all I saw Violet leaving with her stuff. The school was gonna call her mother about the accident anyways but the fact after all my warnings, she was trying to leave, it pissed me off to no extent and instead of doing either of the things I initially intended. I followed Violet and only to find her trying to leave. It was highly disappointing so I tried to control my rage and not throw a tantrum like I did before and took her back to the hospital to see her brother. But deep down, I bet she must be thinking it was me. It was heartbreaking to fathom what she anticipated. “Kenneth.” She cried, seeing him